Chicken in Green Mole

When most of us think of Mexican mole, mahogany-colored mole negro comes to mind. But mole comes in many varieties, each with a unique character. Mole verde—or green mole—gets its bright, fresh flavor from a blend of green chilies, tomatillos and herbs. This recipe starts by browning halved tomatillos and a quartered onion directly in the Instant Pot—it’s a worthwhile step that builds deep flavor in the finished dish. But for ease, we use canned green chilies instead of fresh and corn tortillas instead of masa dough to thicken the broth. Serve the mole with rice and/or tortillas.